How Drones are Saving the Planet

Drones mOur planet is at a tipping point. Global temperatures continue to rise with stark consequences for many of the things we take for granted.

Fortunately, a technology has emerged that can gather data for conservation projects, support the work of environmental researchers, play a key role in implementing sustainable solutions, and service renewable energy infrastructure.

And it can do all of those things in a way that’s better, easier, faster, cheaper, and safer than before. In case you haven’t guessed yet, we’re talking about drones. These flying robots are tackling climate change from multiple angles: improving the efficiency of solar farms and wind farms, protecting endangered species from above, and bolstering the work of scientists all over the world.

Accessible, low-altitude aerial data collection is having a significant impact on humanity's environmental efforts. To celebrate Earth Day, here are some inspiring ways that drones are helping the planet.

Protecting wildlife from above

Drones enabling conservation projects

Drones have given scientists and research teams around the world an affordable but game-changing way to gather data. Nowhere is that clearer than the field of marine conservation, where research missions have traditionally been limited to well-funded projects and a privileged few.